Head of Agro at Duob Recruitment

Duob Recruitment, a recruitment firm, is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Agro

Location: Ondo
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Operational Leadership:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive agricultural strategy aligned with SAO Agro’s vision and SAO Group’s overall goals.
• Lead the end-to-end management of farm operations including crop production, livestock systems, inputs, mechanization, and harvest cycles.
• Develop and implement annual production plans, budgets, and resource allocation strategies.
• Introduce best-practice farming methods, modern technologies, and sustainable agriculture models.
• Identify and develop useful partnerships with different market players
• Identify growth opportunities in crop and livestock production, Agro-processing and Agriculture advisory Services.

Farm Management & Workforce Supervision:

• Oversee all aspects of farm operations for various agricultural projects, including production, processing, and sales within the framework of SAPZ (Special Agricultural Processing Zones).
• Oversee daily farm activities, ensuring quality, productivity, and compliance with health and safety standards.
• Manage and mentor farm supervisors, technical staff, and farm laborers to ensure high performance and accountability.
• Set operational procedures and performance targets for all farm activities.

Risk Management & Compliance:

• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks in crop farming, livestock, logistics, storage, disease control, and environmental factors.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, identify new technologies, and implement innovative practices that enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability.
• Monitor biosecurity, food safety standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop contingency plans to address operational disruptions and climate-related risks.
• Implement climate-smart, sustainable agriculture practices to optimize yields and environmental stewardship.

Business Development & Commercialization:

• Partner with Business Development and marketing to find potential market for farm produce, livestock products, and farm waste (manure, by-products, etc.).
• Establish profitable market linkages, partnerships, and off-taker agreements.
• Analyze trends to improve pricing, product quality, and revenue streams.

Data, Reporting & Performance Tracking:

• Conducting financial analyses, including cost-benefit analyses, profitability assessment, and risk management, to determine the financial feasibility and sustainability of various agribusiness activities of our projects.
• Maintain detailed farm records and operational data to drive decision-making.
• Provide periodic performance reports on production, sales, costs, and profitability.
• Use data insights to refine techniques and boost operational efficiency.

Stakeholder engagement:

• Strengthen relationships with government ministries (Federal & State), farmers’ cooperatives, DFIs, agritech innovators, and investors.
• Represent SAO Agro at national and international forums.
• Build trust with host communities across Nigeria to secure broad support.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, or related fields.
• Master’s Degree (preferred).
• 15+ years’ experience managing large-scale farm operations (crop & livestock).
• Proven expertise in full farm cycle management—from land preparation to harvest and sales.
• Strong understanding of farm risk management, biosecurity, climate challenges, and market dynamics.
• Experience supervising large farm teams and managing multi-site operations.
• Strong business acumen and experience in sales, distribution, and farm product commercialization.

Key Competencies:

• Excellent leadership and people-management skills
• Strong analytical and planning capabilities
• Hands-on knowledge of modern farming technologies and practices
• Commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Problem-solving & decision-making
• High integrity and professionalism.

Application Closing Date
31st May, 2026.